Under Chang Naichao's persuasion, Zhang Xingchen decided to join the Northwest Army.
"Brother, this is the gift the Commander-in-Chief asked me to bring you."
Chang Naichao took out a vermilion box from the small bag and handed it to Zhang Xingchen.
Zhang Xingchen was a little flattered. After all, he had never heard of the Northwest Army wooing generals from the Congress Party, let alone Zhang Yunhan's gift.
Zhang Xingchen opened the box and what he saw were two M1911 pistols equipped by the Northwest Army, and underneath there was a Citibank deposit certificate for 100,000 oceans. There is also a letter of appointment below. Zhang Xingchen is hereby appointed as the commander of the 16th Army of the Northwest Army. He will be trained in Zhangjiakou to prepare for the war against Japan.
These two guns are made by the system, and the quality is absolutely impeccable. As for Dayang, this is to pay the 38th Division. The main reason is that the Jinling government has delayed the 38th Division’s pay for two months, and Xifengkou Subsidies for soldiers killed in the war were not paid. That's why Zhang Yunhan specially gave 100,000 yuan.
Zhang Xingchen didn't even look at the appointment letter, but said in surprise: "Great, the military pay for the past two months has finally been paid."
Chang Naichao smiled and said: "Don't worry, in the future under the northwest military order, military pay will never be in arrears. We are much richer than Jinling."
In fact, it is true. Northwest industrial products sell well all over the country, and even neighboring countries have been invaded. With low prices and excellent product performance, they can produce pots and pans as small as tractors and trucks. They have begun to compete with foreign products. Confrontation and a piece of cake from Western countries.
As for the Western countries, firstly, they were unable to restrict the northwest government. Secondly, they wanted to support the northwest government to contain the bear, so they did not take any action.
Instead, they sent personnel to Jincheng to negotiate.
The 38th Division was reorganized into the 47th Division, and the 46th Division was newly formed in Kawachi. A brigade was transferred from the Suiyuan garrison and expanded into the 48th Division. The 46th, 47th, and 48th Divisions formed the 16th Army.
Of course, Zhang Xingchen probably could not have imagined that his 46th Army had been fighting in Tibetan Province for more than half a year because of the rebellion in Tibetan Province.
On April 7, Zhang Xingchen announced his return to the Northwest Army in Zhangjiakou. The troops were reorganized into the 47th Division, and Zhang Xingchen was appointed commander of the 16th Army.
Then nearly 200,000 main troops from Datong and Jining areas began to pour into Zhangjiakou.
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In early 1932, the Japanese Kwantung Army included the 6th Division, the division commander Lieutenant General Masaemon Sakamoto, and the chief of staff Colonel Kira Sasaki. The 4th Cavalry Brigade, Brigade Commander Major General Motegi Kennosuke. The Eighth Division, the division commander is Lieutenant General Nishi Yiichi, and the chief of staff is Colonel Kobayashi Kakutaro. The first tank squadron was temporarily dispatched, captained by Captain Hyakutake Toshiyoshi. Provisional heavy artillery squadron, captain Shin-Lieutenant Yamamura. The 14th Brigade was formed, and the brigade commander was Major General Hattori Hyojiro. Mixed into the 33rd Brigade, Brigade Commander Major General Nakamura Kaoru. Colonel Makino Masaichi, captain of the flying team. 14th Division, division commander Lieutenant General Shunroku Hata, part of the 7th Division.
A total of more than 50,000 people.
Part of the 7th Division was transferred to the 6th Division of the Kwantung Army. It has 4 infantry regiments plus a cavalry regiment, a field artillery regiment, an engineer squadron, plus a 4th cavalry brigade, and 2 cavalry regiments. .
Due to Li Shouxin's treason, most areas of Chahar were occupied by Japan. Except for the 38th Division in Zhangjiakou area that persisted in resisting, the rest of the areas were occupied under coercion.
Japan bribed many spies in Chahar, so it got news of the Northwest Army's entry as soon as possible.
The arrogant Japanese thought that the Northwest Army was like the Guo Army and could run away as soon as they were hit, so they were very arrogant.
Shi Hao is a soldier of the 1st Battalion of the 126th Regiment of the 40th Division of the 14th Army. They recently entered Zhangbei and were patrolling along Zhangduo Auto Road today.
Duolun has been occupied by the Japanese army. Now not only Rehe, but also most of Chahar is the territory of the Japanese army.
In the past, Shi Hao didn't understand why the little devils took over Rehe, but now they came to take over Chahar. Later, the teacher at the night school in the army said that the Japanese came to rob our land and let us Chinese people work as cattle and horses for them. Moreover, the Japanese were completely beasts. They killed people, set fires, burned, looted, raped women, and did everything. .
When he heard this, Shi Hao was not happy. He was originally from Ningwu. He used to be a soldier in the Jin Army. Later, after Yan Xishan joined the Northwest Army, they were reorganized into the 14th Army. Not only was their life better than before, but they could also eat every meal. He was well fed, and the military pay was paid on time. The money he sent home was used to buy two acres of land.
Now Little Japan wants to take over our land, but that's not okay. The land is a treasure left by our ancestors, and we can't let Little Japan take it.
When Wang Xiaohu was looking around, he suddenly found several figures appearing on the other side of the road! !
Wang Xiaohu used to be in the Jin army, but later he went to Suiyuan and was reorganized. Now he earns 5 yuan a month and his life is not too beautiful. He even has a beautiful wife in Liangcheng.
Every day the brothers teased him, asking him whether he should not be a soldier and go home to see his wife. He always looked indignant: "I have five dollars a month now, so you bastard doesn't want to be a soldier. Besides, what are you going to do at home? Everyone in the army We have a holiday every month, and we can go back to see my wife and parents, and serve as a soldier for Commander Zhang, so we can feel comfortable."
The brothers all felt this. In the past, in the Jin army, the military pay was pitiful. If there was no way out, who would be a soldier?
Wang Xiaohu quickly asked a few people to hide. As the shouts gradually got closer and closer, Wang Xiaohu saw the other person clearly at a glance. He was actually the little Japanese in a shit-yellow military uniform! !
There were about a dozen female students running in front. Seeing this scene, a dozen brothers in the class quickly built their positions and prepared for battle.
When we were in Zhangjiakou, our superiors had already issued an order explaining the appearance and appearance of the Japanese military uniforms. Moreover, the military department issued a special order to be careful when fighting the Japanese army. This group of beasts will not fight you honestly.
Ryoji Ishihara, a captain of the 26th Cavalry Regiment under the 4th Cavalry Brigade, lives in Hokkaido and is an out-and-out farmer. Due to his poor family background, he joined the army early. He has always hoped to have a piece of his own. land. After coming to the Northeast, he found that there was fertile land everywhere. The people here were cowardly and he could kill them casually. No one cared about this kind of thing. He has written to his wife that the family has moved to Manchuria, where he believes he can live a prosperous life.
Today when they were patrolling, they encountered several female students who were entering the city. They were so animalistic that they arrested a few of them on the spot. However, seven girls escaped, so they immediately chased after them.
The 40th Division was stationed relatively far forward, near Guyuan, and was preparing to capture Guyuan, so this happened.
